Nodaway County, Missouri Obituaries

Most of these death/funeral notices are from the Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net

 

[101] Farnan, Alice Louise, 73, Conception Jct., died Friday, August 17, 2007, at the Beverly LivingCenter.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, August 21, at the St. Columba Catholic Church, with Father Augustine Dreiling as the celebrant. Burial was in the St. Columba Cemetery, Conception.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com
Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.

Conception Junction - Alice Louise Farnan, 73, of Conception Junction, passed from this life on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the Beverly Living Center.

Born on March 6, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Chester Earl & Bertha Jane (Alsbury) Wilson.

She was a member of the St. Columba Catholic Church.

She was a retired housekeeper from the Benedictine Convent, Clyde, MO.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert H. Farnan whom she married on September 1, 1953, in Conception Junction, MO, loving children, Sandra Farnan, Maryville, David Farnan, Conception Junction, Jody Frampton and husband Mark, Arkoe, Sharon Luke and husband Dave, Stanberry, Annette Farnan, Maryville, Joe Farnan and wife Robin, Conception, Paul Farnan and wife Brenda, Bedford, Iowa, sisters, Viola Joy, Lawson, MO & Fern Moad, Albany, MO, 12 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grand Children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Melvin Wilson, sister, Margaret Herndon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, MO, with Father Augustine Dreiling as the Celebrant. Final Resting Place will be in the St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. with a Parish Rosary Service at 7 P.M. Friends may call at the church after 5:00 P.M. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468.

[102] Farrell, Virginia Ruth, 91, Grant City, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 8, at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, with Pastor Len Green officiating. Interment was in the Grant City Cemetery, Grant City.
Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City.

[103] Farrens, Mary Ann, 77, Burlington Jct., died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Heartland East Hospital, St. Joseph.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct. Burial was in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Jct.

Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.walker-merrick-wolfe-barr.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Jct.Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Farrens, Mary Ann Schooler - Funeral services for Mary Ann Farrens, age 77, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, were held Tuesday morning, May 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction, Missouri. Visitation with the family was held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2006 at the First Christian Church. Burial was in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction.

Mary Ann Farrens was born June 27, 1928, at Fairfax, Missouri, to Okie Francis and Cornelia Withers Sexton Schooler and she passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Heartland East Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri. Mary Ann lived her entire life in Burlington Junction.

She graduated from the Burlington Junction High School and also graduated with a BS in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri Teachers College, Maryville, Missouri. She also had a master's degree in education. Mary Ann taught for forty four years before her retirement. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction and a member of the Retired Teachers Organization.

She married Clarence Farrens, May 29, 1949, at Burlington Junction and he preceded her in death in 1978.

She is survived by four children, Clarence Larry Farrens (Karen) of Maryville, Missouri, William E. Farrens (Sharon) of Blockton, Iowa, Connie Goff (Roger) and Carla Ann Grossoehme (Robert) all of Burlington Junction, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; thirty three great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; half-sister, Lois Burgett; a friend, Roy Merckling; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Arrangements are under the direction of Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Missouri. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.walker-merrick-wolfe-barr.com.

 

[105] Faubion, Russell Vergene, Sr., 82, Blockton, IA, died Friday, September 14, 2007, at Clearview Nursing Home, Mt. Ayr, IA.
Funeral services were Wednesday, September 19 at the Christian Church, Blockton, with Rev. Scott Marcum officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton.
Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, was in charge of arrangements.
[106] Fehr, Mildred J.

1936-2005

KEARNEY, Mo. — Mildred “Millie” Joyce Fehr, 68, of Kearney, joined her Lord and Savior on Feb. 16, 2005.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1936, to William Athel and Eunice Boone (Hendrix) Foster in Edgerton, Mo.

On Aug. 27, 1960, she was united in marriage to Robert William Fehr. After their marriage, they lived in Edgerton until 1987 when they moved to Kansas City, where they made their home. Her husband, Bob, passed away Sept. 13, 1991.

Millie worked at National Bellas Hess, as a secretary at A&P and at the Marriott Host KCI. After disabilities forced her retirement, she spent the last decade of her life dedicated to being a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and servant of God.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Steven; four sisters; and two brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Wiseman; grandchildren, Amanda and William; son Daniel, and his wife, Patricia Fehr; grandchildren, Adam and Mary; son Keith, and his wife, Donna; grandchildren, Amelia, Nathaniel and Jeremiah; two brothers, Raymond and Loren Foster; and many other cousins, nephews and nieces.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton. Burial: Ridgely, Mo., Cemetery.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the church.

Donations may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Homes, Edgerton.

[107] Fine, Ardith Claire (Lister), 89, resident of Hopkins, Missouri since 1941 passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2005. During the last six weeks of her life, Ardith resided at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility, Jefferson City, Missouri so she could be near her son, Dwight Fine and his family.

Ardith was born April 12, 1916 in Page County, Iowa. She spent her childhood years in the Clarinda, Iowa and Braddyville, Iowa area. She was raised by her grandparents, David A and Arrie (Meads) Lister.
During her working career, Ardith was the bookkeeper for Bedford Motor Company, Bedford, Iowa.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hopkins and the Order of the Eastern Star in Hopkins.
Ardith was preceded in death by her grandparents; her husband: Orris L Fine; her mother: Clarice Damewood; step-father: L N Damewood and son: Kenneth Leon Fine.

Ardith is survived by her son: Dwight and his wife: Eva; Kenneth's wife: Helen; two brothers: L N Damewood, Jr and Donald L Damewood; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm at the First Baptist Church, Hopkins on Saturday, December 10, 2005.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Mrs. Fine's name.
Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fine, Ardith Claire Lister, 89, Hopkins, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 10, at the First Baptist Church, Hopkins. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church. Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[108] Fine, Roy Maurice, 84, Braddyville, IA, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, IA.
He was born October 7, 1920 in Siam, IA to Clem and Della (McMullin) Fine.
He married Sara Elizabeth Russell on September 29, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mr. Fine was a farmer and operated Clem Fine and Sons Allis Chalmer Dealership at Siam and later, Bedford, Iowa. He was a member of Wray Memorial United Methodist Church and Glen Ulmer American Legion Post #288, both in Hopkins, MO. He was also a 50 year member of Plum Lodge #285 AF & AM and Highland Chapter #523, Order of the Eastern Star, both of Siam.
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Preceding Mr. Fine in death were his parents; wife, Sara Elizabeth Fine (December 10, 1999); 2 sons: Maurice Fine, Jr. and Stephen Clem Fine; Grandson, Aaron Clem Fine; brother, Harold Fine and sister, Irene Vardaman.
Survivors are: Granddaughter: Vanessa Mae Morgan-Fine, Braddyville, Iowa; 2 Great-Grandchildren: Patrick Morgan-Fine and Hazel Kay Morgan-Fine; Sister: Doris Carter, Skidmore, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins, MO. Visitation was held 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 14 at Swanson-Price Funeral Home, Hopkins, followed by a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m. by Plum Lodge #285. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery in Hopkins. Military Services at graveside by Glen-Ulmer American Legion Post #288 and James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100. Memorials can be sent to Plum Masonic Lodge #285, AF&AM, Siam, Iowa. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
[109] Fishell, Lewis Eldon, 89, Clearmont, died Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, IA.
Funeral services were Monday, May 21, at the Walker Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Bettie Hull officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont.
Memorials may be directed to the Clearmont Community Club.
Service arrangements were handled by the Walker Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri
[110] Fishell, Wayne, passed away April 24, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Heaven has a new and beautiful angel.

Wayne was born on March 14, 1940 in Maryville, Missouri. He graduated from Corning High School in Corning, Iowa in 1959.

Wayne loved classic cars - he could identify any classic - and was accomplished in restoring these beauties. He had a 1956 Mercury that he restored and won many trophies with it. His accomplishments didn't stop there. He could fix anything and he did.

He built sheds, covered patios, and finished basements. He was also a very accomplished large equipment operator winning contests by showing his skills. He worked as a foreman for many contractors including Gracon Construction, Barker Construction, and Loveland Excavation. He helped clean up after the Big Thompson Flood.

Wayne loved life and God and showed it by his kindness and tenderness - doing anything for anyone. He loved to travel and after retirement in 2002, he did his share of road trips. He was proud of his country. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army and had trained at Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri.

Wayne is survived by his wife Margaret Hird, daughters Stacey Evans (Greg), Melanie Blanchard (Brian), Chris Doescher (Ron), Kelly Wray (David), son Mike Hird, grandchildren Bria, Libby, Grace and Lewis, Ryan, Brooke, Nick, Zak, Deni, Halle, Grant, and Emersen, brother Ralph Fishell (Barb), sisters Clara Mae Rawlings, and Phyllis (Sandy) Hellman, sister-in-law Mid Fishell, several nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by is father Myrle, mother Sibitha, and brother Paul.

A memorial service was held Friday, April 28, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Larimer County or the American Cancer Society in care of Resthaven Funeral Home 8426 South Highway 287, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525.
[111] Fisher, Paul Edward, 80, Maryville, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville.
His cremains were buried in the Skidmore Masonic Cemetery on October 25.
Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

[112] Florea, David Ross, 48, Hopkins, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville.

Funeral services will be at 10 am, Saturday, June 24, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, Pickering. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Friday, June 23, at Price Funeral Home.

Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

Florea, David Ross, 48, of Hopkins, Missouri died June 20, 2006 at St Francis Hopital, in Maryville, Missouri. David was born February 10, 1958 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Orville and Mary (Sumy) Florea. A 1978 graduate of North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, David married Tammy Sue Morehouse August 6, 1977 in Hopkins.

He was in maintenance at the Energizer Battery Plant in Maryville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

He was preceded in death by his father: Orville Wayne Florea on March 24, 1997.

Survivors include his wife: Tammy of their home; son: Jack Florea and his fiance, Julie Jo Hughes, Hopkins; daughter: Angela Florea Heideman, Hopkins: grandson: Dylan Heideman; his mother and step-father: Mary and Virgil Carpenter, Agency, Missouri; brothers; Stephen, New Castle, Oklahoma; Dwight, Maryville and Jim, Hopkins; sisters: Diane Ashbaugh, Maryville and Connie Kruppstadt, St Joseph, Missouri; step-brothers: David Carpenter, Agency; Steven Carpenter, Harding, New York; and Ronald Carpenter, St Joseph; step-sisters: Christine Martin, St Joseph; Diane Nation, Springdale, Arkansas; and Debbie Lebow, Elwood, Kansas; mother and father in law; Ralph and Arieta Gordon, Maryville; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 24, 1006 at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Missouri with burial at White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Missouri.

Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri was in charge of arrangements.

[113] Flynn, Judy Jean Newton, 73, St. Joseph, died Monday, February 26, 2007, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mrs. Flynn’s body was cremated and a memorial services will be held later in the year. Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements.

Judy Jean Newton Flynn, 73, St. Joseph, died Monday, February 26, 2007, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Graveside services were Friday, May 25, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. Price Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[114] Foster, Robert Porter Jr., Dr., 90, Kansas City, formerly of Maryville, died Monday, March 10, 2008.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11 am, Saturday, March 15, at the United Methodist Church, Maryville, followed by a reception at 2 pm at the Northwest Missouri State University Alumni House.
The family requests any donations be made to either: NWMSU Foundation / The Robert P. Foster Scholarship Fund, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or The Boy Scouts of America, Pony Express Council, PO Box 8157, St. Joseph, MO 64508.
Online condolences may be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

[115] Frampton, Richard Dewayne, Sr., 67, Pickering, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 17, at the United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Burial was in Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan.

Memorials may be made to the Richard Frampton Memorial Fund.

Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[116] Froyd, Thelma McDonald, 93, Maryville, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Village Care Center, Maryville.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 2, at Countryside Christian Church, Maryville. Burial was in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.
Price Funeral Home, Maryville was in charge of arrangements. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[117] Frueh, Eugene Edward, 73, Maryville, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mass of Christian burial was Thursday, April 27, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Maryville. Memorial donations may be made to St. Gregory's School or SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri

[118] Frueh, Leola Irene, 87, Hamilton, formerly of Maryville, died Monday, September 4, 2006, at the Hillcrest Manor, Hamilton.
Formal visitation is from 1 to 2 pm, Thursday, September 7, with the funeral to follow at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial will be at the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation in Irene’s name.
Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton and Price Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri
[119] Fryar, Ronald Clark, 69, Maryville, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, December 29 at the Ravenwood United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood.
Memorials may be made to the Ravenwood United Methodist Church or SSM Hospice of Northwest Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Newsleader, Maryville, Missouri
[120] Fugle, Mason, 27, Overland Park, KS, formerly of Clarinda, IA and Maryville, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Overland Park.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, June 9, at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, IA. Burial will be held in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, IA. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm, Friday, June 8, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm.
Memorials can be given in Mr. Fugle’s name.
Memories can be shared with the family on the website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

[121] Fuller, Marvin McKee, was born May 17, 1924 at the home farm near Clearmont, Missouri, to Moses T. and Vera (Harper) Fuller. Marvin passed away at Clarinda Regional Health Center Saturday morning, October 8, 2005 at the age of 81 years.

Marvin graduated Clearmont High School in 1941 and began his farming career. He was married August 3, 1951 at the Christian Church parsonage in Clarinda by Rev. Vernon Carter to Opal Mack. They remained married 54 years. The couple had two children: Becky and Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Merlin, Ralph and his wife Dorothy, and Keith.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Opal, of Clearmont, MO; children Becky Walker of Clarinda and Scott Fuller and his wife Laurie of Clearmont, MO; grandchildren: Kyle Walker of Clarinda, IA, Justin Fuller of Laramie, WY, Kristin Fuller, Clearmont, MO, Allison and Alex Barnett, Clearmont, MO, Emily Wheatley and Kipp Wheatley of Clarinda, IA, Dawn Pulliam of New Market, IA; great grandchildren Morgan Pulliam and Halle Holman; brothers Paul Fuller and his wife Luella of Maryville, MO, and Lyle Fuller and his wife Beverly of Clearmont, MO; sisters-in-law Nadene Fuller of Maryville, MO, and Annabelle Fuller of Braddyville, IA.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 11, 2005 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda, IA, with burial at Clearmont Cemetery, Clearmont, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Clearmont United Methodist Church. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

[122] Fine, Sara Elizabeth (Russell), 78, Braddyville, formerly of Hopkins, Missouri, died Friday, December 10, 1999 at her home.

Mrs Fine was a homemaker. Born November 8, 1921, in Hopkins, she was a graduate of Hopkins High School.

Mrs Fine was a member of Wray Memorial United Methodist church, Hopkins, and Highland Chapter No. 523, Order of the Eastern Star, Siam, Iowa.

On September 29, 1948, she married Roy M. Fine Sr in St Joseph [Missouri]. He survives of the home.

Mrs Fine was preceded in death by two sons, Maurice Jr., and Stephen C.; her parents, Galen B. Russell Sr and Iva M. Billings Russell; a sister, Maxine Carmichael; five brothers, Paul, Charles, George, Robert and Franklin Russell; and a grandchild.

Additional survivors: three sisters, Margaret Williams, St Joseph, and Zattie Lewis and Mary Neumeyer, both of Hopkins; three brothers, Clifford Russell, Kansas City, Galen Russell Jr., John Russell, Hamilton, Missouri; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

Services Monday, December 13, 1999 at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Burial in the Hopkins Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Sara Fine Memorial Fund.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 22, 1999

[123] Fine, Roy Maurice Jr, of Braddyville [Iowa] passed away at Clarinda [Iowa] on June 30, 1999.

He was born to Roy M. Fine Sr and Sara Russell Fine on February 4, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri.

He was a graduate of New Market High School, Class of 1968 in New Market, Iowa and attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda. He worked at NSK Corporation since 1974. He belonged to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church at Hopkins, Missouri, the Siam Masonic Lodge #285 AF & AM, Siam, Iowa, Highland Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #315, Siam, Iowa.

Maurice was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Clem Fine (December 17, 1980) and one brother, Stephen Clem Fine.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa Mae Morgan-Fine and Richard Morgan-Fine of West Des Moines, Iowa; and parents, Mr and Mrs Roy Fine, Sr., Braddyville, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins on Saturday, July 3, 1999 with Rev Susan Stowers Noakes officiating. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery. Price Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, July 7, 1999

[124] Fine, Ralph - Funeral services for Ralph Douglas Fine, 72, long time Taylor county resident, were held June 14 at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda conducted by Glen Mitchel. Mr Fine died June 11, 1966 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Shearer Cemetery.

Ralph Douglas Fine, son of Douglas and Nealy Smith Fine, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, on June 30, 1893.

Most of his lifetime was spent in Taylor county, Ia., where he was reared, educated, and engaged in farming.

On March 7, 1917, Ralph was united in marriage at Clarinda, Iowa to Viva Shields. Four daughters were born to this union: Mrs Richard (Elsie Rose) Burton of New Market; Mrs George (Lucille) Stanley of Bedford; Mrs Hollis (Edith) Naven of Lenox; and Mrs Bill (Hope) Pratt of New Market.

He is survived by his wife; the four daughters; four sons-in-law; three sisters, Mrs G.B. (Elma) Ingram of Canon City, Colo., Mrs A.E. (Rose) Retzer of Canon City, Colo., Mrs Earl (Mary) Taylor of Stronghurst, Ill.; one brother Claude of Hopkins, Mo.; four grandchildren, Patricia Stanley of Des Moines, Ia., Gordon Douglas and Billie Joyce Pratt of New Market, and Eleanor Jo Burton of New Market, a number of nieces, nephews, other realtives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cleve, of Cheyenne, Wyo.

Ralph's life speaks for itself, because be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for. All who knew him will long remember him.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Jun 1966

[125] Florea, Brice, 90, Hopkins, died Wednesday, April 11, at the Maryville Health Care Center in Maryville [Missouri].

Born March 29, 1900 at Gaynor City in Nodaway County [Missouri], to Devner and Adel Davis Florea, Mr Florea was a retired farmer and worked as a substitute mail carrier for 21 years. He was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church. He married Lela May Buzzard on Dec 10, 1922 in Gaynor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include three sons, Ralph and Charles, both of Hopkins and Orville, Pickering; two daughters, Maxine Whipple, Hopkins and Rosa Dell Keiffer, St Joseph; a brother, Donald Florea, Wichita, Kan; two sisters, Edna Keats, Hopkins, and Mildred Havens, Kansas City; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, April 14 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel in Maryville with the Rev Mark Imel and the Rev Paul McKim officiating.

Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery at Pickering.

Visitation will be from 7-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

A memorial to the White Oak Cemetery Association has been established.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Apr 11, 1990

[126] Florea, Faye J., 72, Longmont, Colo, died Friday, July 17, 1992 at Longmont United Hospital.

Born April 22, 1920 near Hopkins to Faye J. Sr and Lillian Lawson Florea, he was retired from the Great Western Sugar Company.

He married Mary E. Friend on Aug 27, 1947 in Hopkins.

Mr Florea was a graduate of Gaynor Missouri High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College and Kansas City Art School.

He served in the United States Army from Feb 1942 until Nov 30, 1945 during World War II, two years of which were spent overseas, landing in France shortly after D-Day and serving through much of Europe.

Mr Florea was a member of the American Legion and Longmont Elks Club and the Masonic Club in Pickering.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Rick Florea; one daughter, Janice Florea; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Florea and two grandsons, all of Fort Collins and one aunt, Hazel Porter of Maryville.

Services were held Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund, c/o Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, July 28, 1992

[127] Florea, Orlin - Services for Orlin E. Florea, 79, Hopkins, were held Sunday, October 4, 1992 at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, with the Rev Kent Mercer officiating.

Mr Florea died Oct 1 in Maryville [Missouri].

Pallbearers were Dan King, Eldon Hart, Sam Florea, Marvin Florea, Phillip Cooper and Roy Donald Thompson.

Honorary pallbearers were Phillip King and Forrest Dean Hinton.

Mrs Eldon Asbell served as organist with Gilbert Whitney as vocalist.

Burial was at Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.

Services were under the direction of Swanson-Price Funeral Home, Hopkins.

Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Oct 05, 1992

[128] Florea, Fred, 80, former Taylor County [Iowa] resident, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, died there January 5. Burial was in Bonners Ferry.

His survivors include his wife, Vera; a son, Fay; three sisters, Mrs Faith Spencer, Bedford, Mrs Connie Neumeyer, Hopkins, Mrs Ruth Collins, Redland, Calif; three brothers, John of Aurora, Nebr, Frank, Bonners Ferry, Bruce, Spokane, Wash.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Jan 13, 1972

[129] Florea, LeRoy W., Chico, Calif., died Thursday, Jan 23, 1992 at his home.

Born near Gaynor [Nodaway Co, Mo], March 29, 1901 to Albert and Laura Schroyer Florea, he was a member of the Christian Church.

Mr Florea worked for the Federal Government for 27 years at the Naval Air Base.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister [Cleobelle] and one daughter [Lawanda].

Survivors include his wife, Alberta, of the home; one sister, Hazel Porter, Maryville; two nephews and one niece.

Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Durfie Funeral Home, Chico, followed by military rites at the Glenoaks Chapel.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Jan 24, 1992 [Hopkins Journal, Hopkins, Mo, Feb 5, 1992]

[130] Florea, Milo, 80, Maryville, died Sunday, Sept 7, 1997, at Maryville Health Care Center, Maryville [Missouri].

Born Aug 4, 1917 in rural Hopkins, to Delbert Eldridge and Alma Vesta Massie Florea, he had worked as a tank wagon driver for Shipps Oil Company for 17 years.

He married Marjorie Mae Howard, March 17, 1941, in Corning, Iowa.

Mr Florea had been a resident of Maryville since 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He has also worked for the City of Maryville Police Department, retiring in 1972; and at the Northwest Missouri Vocational-Technical School for 10 years. He attended Gaynor Methodist Church, Gaynor, Mo., and was a member of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of Maryville; two brothers, Dale Florea of Maryville, and Howard Florea of Portland, Ore; one sister, Wilma Morgan of Cameron, Mo; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 7 or 8 pm, Wednesday, Sept 10, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Services will be held at 10 am, Thursday, Sept 11, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, with Joyce A. Nicholas officiating.

Burial will be in Gaynor Cemetery, Parnell, Mo.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Sep 9, 1997

[131] Florea, Frank E. - Funeral services were held Saturday at the Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Funeral Home Chapel for long-time District 5 farmer Frank Florea, 92, who died Tuesday, Jan 29, at the Extended Care Facility at Boundary County Community Hospital. He was buried in the Moravia Cemetery.

Frank was born March 19, 1901 in Siam, Iowa, to John and Lenora Killam Florea. He attended High Prairie School in Taylor County, Polk Township [Iowa], finishing the eighth grade before he started working on farms and ranches to support himself. He worked his way west, arriving in Bonners Ferry in 1920.

On September 18, 1923 he married the former Irene Burgo in Bonners Ferry, and the two made their home there for two years before moving to Iowa and Nebraska, where they remained 12 years before returning to Boundary County.

In 1940, Frank bought his farm in Drainage District 5, and the couple lived and farmed there for the next 10 years. He then moved to the Cow Creek area, where he raised cattle and began working as a mail carrier. He sold his property in 1959 and moved to town, where Irene died in 1964. In July, 1965, he married Helen (Smigy) Schenck in Bonners Ferry. She preceded him in death in 1983.

Frank spent 26 years delivering mail, retiring at the age of 78. Patrons on his route always said they could set their watch by his punctuality.

Following Helen's death, Frank moved to the North Bench area, where he lived until health problems forced him to move to the Community Hospital last year.

Frank enjoyed the mountains of Idaho and loved hunting and fishing. He was a past member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and a member of St Ann's Catholic Church.

He is survived by daughters Gladys Cook, Vancouver, Wash., Evelyn Stanczak, Arnold, Calif., Fern Gutherie, Spokane, and Lenora Tucker, Newport, Wash; sons Harold, MtVernon, Wash, Clarence and Tom, both of Bonners Ferry, Robert, Chinook, Mont, and Richard, Newport, Wash; brother John Florea, Aurora, Ne; numerous nieces, nephews, including Sid Neumeyer, Fay Florea and Bill Florea, all of Bonners Ferry; 31 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; stepchildren Donna Worley and Cliff Schenck, both of Bonners Ferry; nine step grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren. Verna McDonald of Gravity is a niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, sons William Charles and Jerry Walter and grandson Mike Smith.

Memorials may be sent to the Senior Hospitality Center, Bonners Ferry.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Mar 30, 1994

[132] Florea, John, 95, of Aurora, Ne died Tuesday, March 17, 1998, at the Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

Services were held at the Aurora First Christian Church. The Rev Jay Mitchell officiated. Burial in the Aurora Cemetery.

Mr Florea was born on February 11, 1903 near Hopkins, Mo to John William and Elnora (Killam) Florea. He grew up and was educated near Hopkins.

His mother died when he was 6 years old, and the family was separated and placed with other families. He stayed with neighbors and worked as a farm hand in the area.

He served a short stint in the U.S. Army and in 1923, he and a friend came to Aurora, where his brother Fred was living. He worked on the Fred Splinter farm, where he met his future wife.

He married Imogene Splinter on Dec 15, 1925 at Aurora. They began farming in Hamilton County. They moved into Aurora in 1972. He continued farming for one more year, and then his son, Ron, took over the farming operation. They moved into Hamilton Manor in Aurora in November, 1996.

He was a long time member of the Aurora First Christian Church and served as a deacon, elder and Sunday School teacher for many years. He also served on the District 4-R School Board, the Hamilton County Commission for 12 years, the Aurora Zoning Board from 1972 to 1992 and the Aurora Co-op elevator board for many years. He had been active in the Aurora Lions Club and served one term as district governor.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Ronald of Hampton; one daughter, Dorothy (Mrs Bill) Bish of West Point; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

John is an uncle of Richard Neumeyer and a brother to Mrs Henry Neumeyer of Bedford.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Apr 1, 1998

[133] Florea, Marie, 88, Wichita Falls, Texas, died Wednesday, Jan 22, 1997 in Wichita Falls.

Born Dec 23, 1908, in Braddyville, Iowa, to Ira and Freda Freuck Fine, she was a homemaker.

She was married to Noble Florea, who preceded her in death.

A resident of Texas for the past 17 years, Mrs Florea was a member of the Church of God, Seventh Day of Wichita Falls.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Cuma Alexander; and two brothers, Kenneth Fine and Lloyd Fine.

Survivors include two sons, Rollie Florea of Wichita Falls, and Gael Florea of St Charles, Mo; one sister, Audrey Pistole of Bella Vista, Ark; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, Feb 5, at Swanson-Price Chapel, Hopkins.

Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Feb 2, 1997

[134] Florea, Mcihael Dale, 46, died Saturday, Oct 15, 1944, in Phoenix of brain cancer.

He was born Feb 18, 1948, in Maryville [Missouri], to Dale and Darlene Howard Florea.

Mr Florea was a 1966 graduate of Maryville R-II High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College.

Survivors include his parents of Maryville; three sisters, Linda Grosty of Clarinda, Iowa, Nancy Lewis of Maryville, and Shirley Reed of Burlington Junction; one brother, Bill Florea of Maryville; maternal grandmother, Anna Howard of Maryville; several aunts and uncles; and 11 nieces and nephews.

The body will be cremated and local services will be held at a later date. [Burial was in Gaynor Cemetery, Parnell. Services were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Inc., Maryville.]

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Oct 20, 1994, Nov 2, 1994, Nov 07, 1994

[135] Florea, Noble DeWayne, 81, Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of the Maryville and Hopkins areas, died Wednesday, Jan 19, 1994 at Wichita General Hospital, Wichita Falls.

Born March 21, 1912 in Kansas City, Kan to Everett and Sadie Killan Florea, he was a retired farmer.

He was married to Myra Maire Fine.

Mr Florea was a member of the Church of God - Seventh Day, Wichita Falls.

Survivors include: his wife of the home; two sons, Rollie Florea, Wichita Falls, Texas and Gale Florea, St Louis; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, Jan 26 at Swanson-Price Chapel, Hopkins.

Burial will be in Hopkins cemetery, Hopkins.

Services are under the direction of Swanson-Price Funeral Home, Hopkins.

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri Jan 21, 1994

[136] Florea, Orville W., 68, Pickering, died Monday, March 24, 1997, at Heartland Regional Medical Center East, St Joseph [Missouri].

Born Jan 17, 1929, in rural Hopkins, to Alvin "Brice" and Lela May Buzzard Florea, he was the owner and operator of Florea's Conoco Station, Maryville, since 1970.

He married Mary Evalyn Sumy, Sept 5, 1951, in Maryville.

A lifetime resident of the area, Mr Florea served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Pickering Christian Church, Pickering, Mo., and attended the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Pickering; four sons, Stephen Florea of Oklahoma City, Okla, Dwight Florea of Maryville, David Florea of Hopkins and Jim Florea of Hopkins; two daughters, Diane Ashbaugh of Maryville, and Connie Florea of Maryville; two brothers, Charles Florea of Hopkins, and Ralph Florea of Hopkins; two sister, Maxine Whipple of Hopkins and Rosadell Kieffer of Avenue City, Mo, 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 pm, Wednesday, March 26, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, March 27, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Paul McKim officiating.

Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, Pickering.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Maryville Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Mar 25, 1997